Which Bible Translation is Closest to the Original? My Surprising Choice

Which English translation of the Bible has the closest meaning to the original texts? 

Searching English Bible Translations- Looking for the Version Closest to the Original Meaning 

To my way of thinking, it would be one translated by someone who grew up living in the rich culture of the original texts—someone who understands the idioms of the original language. 

I believe Dr. David H. Stern, MDiv, created an English translation that is exactly what I am looking for. Please pray for David and his family - they are now living in Israel

Table of Contents

• The Story Behind The Complete Jewish Bible
• Who Translated the Complete Jewish Bible?
• Why Create the Complete Jewish Bible?
• About the Author
• A Declaration and Decree

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The Story Behind The Complete Jewish Bible

The other day, I was led to read a sample from The Complete Jewish Bible here on Amazon. What I discovered as I poured through the introduction (starting at location 300) made me want to take a much closer look at this translation

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Who Translated the Complete Jewish Bible?

David H. Stern, born in Los Angeles in 1935, is the great-grandson of two of that city's first twenty Jews. He earned a Ph.D. in economics at Princeton University and was a professor at UCLA. In 1972, he came to faith in Yeshua the Messiah. He then received a Master of Divinity degree at Fuller Theological Seminary, did graduate work at the University of Judaism, and became active in the Messianic Jewish movement.

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Why Create the Complete Jewish Bible?

Dr. Stern grew up reading Hebrew and living a life entrenched in the nuances of the language. When he became a follower of the Messiah and started reading English translations, he found so many things had been "lost in translation." The Introduction to the Complete Jewish Bible is a fascinating read.

Dr. Stern is on fire with the desire that no one miss the faith of our Messiah while reading the scriptures. In addition to the "Complete Jewish Bible," he authored:

• The "Messianic Jewish Manifesto"
• The "Jewish New Testament," which restores the New Testament's Jewishness.
• The "Jewish New Testament Commentary," which discusses the many Jewish issues found in the New Testament.
• The Complete Jewish Bible Study Bible 

David and his family moved to Jerusalem several years ago. Please pray for their safety.

— Su

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About the Author

Sister Su is a survivor through her Saviour and has been blessed to see many miracles in her life. Currently digging her way out from under a mountain debt while battling chronic illness, she dreams of one day earning her doctorate in practical theology. For more information, visit her Linktree- Sister_Su.

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A Declaration and Decree for David and His Family

In the name of Yeshua HaMashiach, I declare and decree:

You who live in the shelter of 'Elyon, who spend your nights in the shadow of Shaddai, who say to Adonai, "My refuge! My fortress! My God, in whom I trust!"—

He will rescue you from the trap of the hunter and from the plague of calamities; he will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his truth is a shield and protection.

You will not fear the terrors of night or the arrow that flies by day, or the plague that roams in the dark, or the scourge that wreaks havoc at noon. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand; but it won't come near you.

Amen.

From Tehillim (Psa) 91:1-7 Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) on the YouVersion Bible App

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